FIFA World Cup 2014 Quiz Questions

1. Simple one to start with. Name the
mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and what type of an animal is it.

2. Apart from Brazil, which has done it
five times, which two European sides have taken the champion’s trophy at least
thrice?

3. India made it to the 1950 Finals but
could not participate because of an ‘official’ reason. What was the reason?

4. How is the name of Italy’s Silvio
Gazzaniga indelibly linked to the competition, even though he did not compete
as a player?

5. Whose goal has been dubbed the ‘Hand of
God’ goal?

6. What is the slogan for this year’s
fiesta in Brazil?

7. Apart from the right to be called World
Champion and the trophy, how much prize money will the triumphant team get this
year?

8. To prevent any controversy about a goal,
what innovation is being introduced in Brazil?

9. If it was Telstar in 1970 and Jabulani
four years ago, what is it for 2014?

10. Netting one goal in a Finals match is
an achievement. Name the legend, and two-time winner, who has done it a record
15 times.

11. How is the iconic Estadio Jornalista
Mario Filho lovingly called by football fans?

12. Which team is making its debut this
year?

13. What enviable record do Brazil’s Mario
Zagallo and Germany’s Franz Beckenbauer share?

14. Which African teams at this year’s
competition have the nicknames ‘The Indomitable Lions’ and ‘Les Elephants’?

15. What will best player of the final
competition, chosen on the basis of a vote, get?

Answers:

1. Fuleco is a Brazilian three-banded
armadillo; 2. Italy and Germany (including West Germany); 3. FIFA said players
could not compete barefoot. There have been theories that India did not take
part because of issues at home also; 4. He designed the lovely 36-centimetre
tall FIFA World Cup trophy; 5. Diego Maradona’s contentious goal in the match
against England in 1986; 6. ‘All In One Rhythm’ (‘Juntos num so ritmo’) in
Portuguese; 7. $35 million; 8. Goal-line technology; 9. Brazuca. They are the
names of the official match ball made by Adidas; 10. Ronaldo; 11. The Maracana;
12. Bosnia and Herzegovina; 13. They are the only two to have won the trophy
both as a player and coach; 14. Cameroon and Ivory Coast; 15. Golden Ball.

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1. Simple one to start with. Name the mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and what type of an animal is it. 2. Apart from Brazil, w...